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Erica Malbon, co-founder of the sporty brand Malbon, stocks her wardrobe with a mix of solid basics from Italian brand Intimissimi, vintage pieces she’s had forever, shoes from brands like Chanel, and golf essentials. Her mission to make club sports more approachable has landed her two collaborations with Gap, with 35 pieces you can wear on and off the court. With pieces for men and women, the collab features preppy rugby polos, pleated skirts, outerwear, knitwear, and hats perfect for your next golf game. Of all the pieces in the collab, one of her favorites is a skirt. “I love the asymmetrical-hem skirt with the scarf detail,” she says. “It feels elevated but with a nod to American sportswear.”
See where she got the pieces that made their way into her curated closet and home.
I’m bringing sunglasses and sunscreen. I’ve been using the Fenty Hydra Vizor, and it’s really good; a range finder, which is very important. I bring my Malbon x POTR golf bag and clubs. I love having a speaker, too; we did a collab with JBL, and the speaker clips onto your bag, so I just change it out when I change my clubs.
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Lyma, Bramley. I’m using the Lyma laser with FaceGym serums, and I’ve been getting into this brand, Symbiome, the peptide serum. They have a really good face oil. I’ve been using that and then reading my book and trying to stay off of social media before bed, which is not easy. I have this Bramley spray; it’s so good. I think it’s for babies, but it works. I went to Scotland for the summer, and they had them in the hotel next to the beds, and I loved it. Now I spray the pillows as part of my routine before bed; it’s so soothing and makes you feel so relaxed. I also have an Eight Sleep; it goes over your mattress, and you plug it in, and it regulates your temperature at night.
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Frédéric Malle; it’s called Carnal Flower. It takes you on a journey and has different notes throughout the day. At the start of the day, it’s very fragrant and floral, but by the end of the day, it’s almost a little muskier. It reminds me of a spring day, just from the morning through the night. It makes me feel nostalgic because it lingers for a while. It’s kind of like a bouquet of flowers. I’m so particular about scents, and it’s hard for me to find one that I like. I discovered it while shopping at Barneys with my mom and haven’t changed since.
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My mom gave me a vintage Chanel clutch. It’s stood the test of time. In my bag, I have my sunglasses, my wallet, a small version of my perfume, five lip glosses from Maed, Laneige, and Ilia, and some electrolytes.
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A cashmere top from Intimissimi. I wear it as a first layer, and then everything else goes on top. I wear it under jackets, under coats with slip skirts or jeans, you name it. Right now, I’m wearing Rùadh jeans.
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I’ve been very into collecting Royal Copenhagen plates. You can buy vintage; the Swedish royal family used them to create their porcelain and china, so you can buy new or buy sets on eBay.
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My son Remington made me a nameplate bracelet and engraved it in his own handwriting with “Love you, Mom.” I’ve been on the road a lot traveling, and I used to pack jewelry, but now I’m literally wearing the bracelet my son gave me, a tennis bracelet, a permanent bracelet, my engagement ring, and earrings; that’s all I wear. I don’t want to travel with jewelry, and I’m pretty minimal and I want it to have some meaning behind it. I love jewelry in general and being surrounded by beautiful things, but these were all gifts from friends and family, and I can’t take them all.
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